Understanding Search and Seizure Laws

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What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

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Unreasonable searches and seizures

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What must police provide to obtain a search warrant?

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Probable cause

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Can police search your kitchen drawers if the warrant specifies searching the garage for a stolen car?

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No, the warrant specifies the garage only

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What is required for a police officer to issue a search warrant?

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Probable cause and specifics of the search area

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Under what condition can police search without a warrant?

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If they have probable cause

Front

What was the significant outcome of Mapp v. Ohio?

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Introduction of the exclusionary rule

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What does the exclusionary rule entail?

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Evidence must be excluded if illegally obtained.

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Can evidence found in an illegal search be used in court?

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No, it's excluded under the exclusionary rule

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Are vehicle searches treated differently than home searches?

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Yes, they are generally subject to fewer restrictions

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What are the rules regarding searches in public schools?

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More lenient to maintain safety